Psychological and organizational perspectives on work, stress and health
This includes the gradual transition towards more flexible work arrangements in terms of time, space and job content, insecure employment conditions, working hours, working conditions and organizational changes.
Issues regarding gender, ethnicity, and social status will also be discussed in the course. A central characteristic concerns how both individuals and organizations can contribute to a sustainable working life.
This course has got a new syllabus valid from autumn 2025, see PSMA52.
As a registered student on this course you will find detailed course information and communication in the learning platform Athena. Login with your university account.
Compulsory elements may occur in the course. These are stated in the schedule and explained in more detail in the course instructions.
Detailed information can be found in the current syllabus and the course instructions for the course. A link to the syllabus can be found here on the page and the course instructions are posted on the course website in the university's learning platform no later than the start of the course.
Expected learning outcomes
The learning outcomes for this course are listed in the syllabus.
Information about the forms of assessments for this course are listed in the syllabus and explained in detail in the course instructions.
You will find the dates for the examinations in the schedule.
In case the course literature list is missing, please check with the course leader before buying any expensive books etc.
This course is compulsory for the Master's programme in Personnel, Work, and Organisation, 120 credits, and offered as an elective course, with limited admission, in the International two-year master’s program in psychology, 120 credits.
Course leader/examiner
Magnus Sverke, magnus.sverke@psychology.su.se
Registered students should primarily use our learning platform for teacher communication.
